Massey 101

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Massey Get to know your neighbours' names...

Try to find at least three things that you all have in common ...

And also share with them what you are most looking forward to in the next coming weeks...

You have 5 mins to do that!Week 1 - the journey begins...check out the Give Away Day on Wednesday for lots of freebiesjoin the gym - they have great specials for students at the moment!stay safe and look after your mates avoid "the Hoff" effect and don't become a legend for all the wrong reasons

Week 2 - Real work begins join together with your flatmates so you can buy in staple food such as rice, pasta and noodles in bulk or large quantities at least.pop in to the library where the friendly staff will take you on a tour of the library and its services, take part in their "Book facing" competition - great prizes are up for grabstry to keep your cool and avoid calling your parents or best friend after lunch crying because you've realised you totally hate what you're studying

Week 5 and 6 - you're almost therewhat happens...

the deadlines for the assignments start creeping upmake an appointment with a Student Advisertake care of yourself - make sure you eat well and get as much sleep as possiblemake the most of student services available to youbook a well deserved trip home

Welcome!This is a low down on what you have coming up over the next six weeks of UniYour guide to the first 6 weeks of studyBut first...Look around you Week 5 and 6 - You're almost there

Week 3 and 4 - Reality hits

Week 2 - Real work begins

Week 1 - Getting startedSmiling a lot makes you seem more approachable!If you haven't done any of it make sure you do in the next couple of daysWeek 3 and 4 - Reality bites check out the Volunteer Expo on the 19th Marchbook an appointment with Centre for Teaching and Learning - they are dedicated people to help you with the assignmentsif you are still feeling overwhelmed or homesick make an appointment with one of our counselor from the Health and Counselling Centre

Get involved -it's the best way of meeting peoplewell beinghealthmindfulnessfeelinggroundingemotionsYou've made it! You're a real student now!One last thing ...

How to read room numbers5H13block numberlevel numberroom numberlunch outside Tussock with music and fun activities

student panel in the Pit (Block 12)- where most questions you may have about studies, Wellington etc. will be answered by senior students

Fresher's Party in Tussock Bar - bring your toga with youStill to come ...set up your laptop with Wi-Filearned about various services at Universitymet some cool people downloaded the MasseyUni appjoined the Massey CareerHub http://careerhub.massey.ac.nz

What should have happened by now...What should have happened by now...You have...familiarised yourself with MyMassey and Stream had a look and created your timetablesorted out the important paperwork, Applied for ID, Made sure you have all the bits and bobs required for your first classesorganised your study loan with Studylink

If you haven't done any of it make sure you do in the next couple of days.Week 1 - the journey begins ...What happens this week:

first lectures start check STREAM for your workload, study guides, tutorial/labs/studiosget the last things sorted - sign up with the health centre, pick up the Study Guide, set up your Wi-Fifamiliarise yourself with the campus and surroundings - the earlier you get to know your environment the sooner you will feel comfortableWeek 2 - Real work begins What to expect this week:

get settled into academic lifetutorials begin this weekyou will find the content in your classes starts to go into more depth and required reading beginsattend study group sessionsWeek 3 and 4 - Reality bitesBy now...

you are settling into University lifecheck out various clubs at University's Clubs Day on the 12th Marchyou will find out what your assignments are - start the ground work!you may start thinking of getting a part-time job and it is time to brush up your CV. Log in to CareerHub and learn about various workshops go to Student Job Search www.sjs.co.nzSmiling a lot makes you seem more approachable!